Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, is said to be the next big thing from Bollywood in terms of box office collections. Since the makers promise to bring the Indian epic to the big screen on a never-before-seen scale, the excitement is sky-high. The recently released second trailer has struck the right chords with viewers, and the impact of the same could be witnessed in premiere pre-sales in the USA. Keep reading for a detailed report!
The makers have been promoting the magnum opus on a global scale, leaving no stone unturned to make it a cinematic event. And this could be clearly seen in the way the film is being showcased. As far as the USA is concerned, it has secured close to 1,500 shows so far. With Canada yet to open, the showcasing in the North American territory is likely to be the biggest ever for a Bollywood film.
Ramayana sells 7.5K+ tickets in less than 24 hours in the USA
Coming to the pre-sales update, Ramayana has sold a solid 7,663 tickets in the USA as of 10:20 am IST. This number has come in less than 24 hours of the commencement of advance bookings, which is terrific. In terms of collections, the film has grossed $164K at the box office, which equals 1.56 crore in Indian rupees. As of now, bookings for 1,472 shows are open, and the number will continue to increase from here on.
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The initial rush is evident, and once Canada opens, Ramayana will hit top gear. Also, there are still 19 days to go, hinting at rocking pre-sales numbers for the film.
Targets Bollywood’s biggest North American premiere
Dhurandhar 2 currently holds the record for Bollywood’s biggest premiere at the North American box office, and Ramayana is likely to dethrone it to claim the top spot.
Take a look at Bollywood’s top North American premieres:
- Dhurandhar 2 – $2 million
- Animal – $1.2 million
- Tiger 3 – $1 million
- War 2 – $925K
- Adipurush – $880K
- Brahmastra – $735K
Stay tuned to Koimoi for more box office updates!
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